Definition

The state or quality of being damaged or used due to wear and tear.

Example

The wornness of the old shoes made them uncomfortable to wear.

Conversation

Have you noticed the wornness of my old shoes?

Yeah, they definitely look like they've seen better days.

I guess it's time to get a new pair, huh?

Probably! Comfortable shoes are worth the investment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wornness → It is formed from "worn" (the past participle of "wear", from Old English "werian", meaning to carry or to use) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "wornness" refers to the state of being worn or used up.

Memory Tip

Think of the state of something that has been 'used' ('wear') and is now in a condition of 'wornness' — it describes how something looks after being carried or used for a long time.

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